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== Contra.com == | == Contra.com == | ||
=== Similarities to Upwork === | |||
* Contra provides both fixed(flat rate) and hourly contracts<ref name=":0">https://contra.com/</ref>. | |||
* Like Upwork, Contra clients can create milestone projects<ref name=":0" />. | |||
* Has escrow service<ref name=":0" />s. | |||
* Contra has payment tools, onboarding tools, search tools, and vetted talents, just like Upwork<ref name=":0" />. | |||
* It's free to create a client account and search for talent<ref name=":0" />. | |||
* Like Upwork, you can switch from client account to freelancer account and vice versa. | |||
* Accepts ACH for U.S clients<ref name=":0" />. | |||
* Accepts 6 credit cards<ref name=":0" />. | |||
* Clients and freelancers can give each other recommendation<ref>https://contra.com/blog/Qk77kOsm-boost-your-reputation-with-recommendations</ref>. | |||
* Clients can send bonus to a freelancer<ref name=":1">https://contra.com/faq?userType=independent</ref>. | |||
* Has freelancer badges<ref>https://contra.com/faq?userType=independent</ref>. | |||
* Invited clients or freelancers don't need to have a Contra profile, they just need to validate the email sent to them and Contra will create an account for them. This is simalar to Upwork's Direct Contracts feature<ref name=":0" />. | |||
=== How it deviates from Upwork === | |||
* '''Milestone projects''' are approved automatically within three days unlike in Upwork where such projects are approved automatically within 14 days<ref name=":0" />. | |||
* Contra has 6 main job categories unlike Upwork that has 12<ref name=":0" />. | |||
* Contra requires that clients pay a minimum of '''$25/hr or a flat fee of $250.''' Upwork minimum hourly rate is $3/hr and $5 for fixed contracts. | |||
* Freelancers and clients do not pay any '''commission''' to Contra<ref name=":0" />. | |||
* Sending proposals is free for clients and freelancers<ref name=":0" />. | |||
* Clients only pay Stripe '''payment processing fee''', which ranges from 2% to 3%<ref name=":1" />. | |||
* Freelancers pay stripe '''processing fee''' that ranges from 0.25% to 1.25%<ref name=":1" />. | |||
* Contra pro account which gives freelancers additional features charges $12 per month<ref>https://contra.com/pro</ref>. | |||
* Accepts '''crypto payments''' in all countries except U.S<ref>https://contra.com/blog/7R6UcOUM-contra-vs-upwork</ref>. | |||
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